An implant consultation done properly is mostly measurement. Seoul Top Dental Hospital describes what the visit actually contains.
Step 1: imaging before opinions
A 3D CT scan comes first, covering bone volume, bone density, nerve positions and sinus anatomy. Any plan proposed without this data would be guessing, so the scan opens the visit rather than ending it.
Step 2: oral examination
Gum condition, remaining teeth, bite relationships and hygiene status. Active gum disease gets flagged for treatment before implant surgery, since healthy gums protect the implant over the long term.
Step 3: the medical conversation
Diabetes control, osteoporosis medications, blood thinners and smoking each shape the protocol. Bring your medication list; coordination with your physician is arranged when needed.
Step 4: the plan meeting
Where the fixtures go, whether grafting is needed, immediate versus delayed placement, how many visits and how long each stage takes, all presented with the CT images on screen so you can see the reasoning. Questions are welcome here; this is the moment to use your list.
For international patients
Records sent ahead through Clinic in Korea compress this visit, and sometimes allow surgery on the same trip when conditions permit. Timelines vary by individual condition.